Transparent Fork-moss
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Transparent Fork-moss

Dichodontium pellucidum

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichodontium_pellucidum

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Transparent Fork-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and eutrophication of its freshwater environments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival. Urban development and agricultural runoff continue to degrade the clean, mineral-poor water conditions this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Transparent Fork-moss typically grows on wet rocks, stones, and soil near streams, springs, and other freshwater sources, particularly in areas with clean, mineral-poor water. It thrives in shaded, humid microhabitats along watercourses in both lowland and montane regions.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Transparent Fork-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Transparent Fork-moss is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Transparent Fork-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and eutrophication of its freshwater environments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival. Urban development and agricultural runoff continue to degrade the clean, mineral-poor water conditions this species depends upon.
Where does Transparent Fork-moss live?
Transparent Fork-moss occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Transparent Fork-moss?
The main threats to Transparent Fork-moss are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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